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Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBS6115
State Code
OCU69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2021
Field of Education
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
09/06/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct and report on advanced and final inspections that occur after constructing the structural elements of commercial buildings included in Classes 2 to 9, as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC), up to three storeys and not exceeding 2,000 square metres in floor area. The unit includes planning and conducting inspections, reporting on issues of non-compliance, preparing certificates of compliance and issuing occupancy permissions according to legislative and regulatory requirements.This unit is suitable for building surveyors who draw on their broad theoretical knowledge and technical skills to conduct mandated inspections of buildings included in Class 2 to 9 at the advanced and final stages of construction. Inspections are those specified in the building approval documentation for the project including the final inspection required prior to issuing occupancy permission.At the time of publication, this unit forms part of the licensing requirements for building surveying in some states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to clarify these requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret compliance requirements for building included in Class 2 to 9.
  • 1.1 Access and interpret approved building design drawings and specifications for building and consult with relevant persons to confirm compliance of any variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions.
  • 1.2 Assess building features detailed in approved drawings to check compliance with NCC and regulatory requirements.
2 Plan building inspections.
  • 2.1 Review building approval documentation to identify requirements for specific additional inspections.
  • 2.2 Identify need for expert advice and engage relevant specialist consultant.
  • 2.3 Obtain required equipment to inspect building and apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements to inspection activities according to workplace requirements.
  • 2.4 Schedule advanced and final inspections according to building and regulatory requirements and notify relevant persons.
3 Inspect and report compliance of building included in Class 2 to 9.
  • 3.1 Conduct advanced and final inspection of building according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Assess building features against compliance requirements and approved drawings.
  • 3.3 Document and report details of non-compliant features according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 3.4 Discuss non-compliant features of building with relevant persons and negotiate work required to remedy non-compliances according to workplace requirements.
  • 3.5 Negotiate timeframe for remedial action and further inspection and report any failure to comply according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 3.6 Prepare and process certificate of compliance and issue occupancy permission according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BGI6 CPC60121 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying Qualification